Respiratory Therapist

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered, New York State Licensed, Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to all age groups, utilizing sound clinical and technological knowledge. The respiratory care includes acquisition and interpretation of physiological parameters and application of respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Therapists are part of "code blue" and "rapid response" teams. The practice also involves teaching of patient and family members, students and other health care providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care Science (B.S.R.T.) OR An Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus an Associate or higher degree in any science major OR Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus four (4) years hospital related experience (Nursing Home experience does not apply/count).
• Current New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist
• Knowledge of Translaryngeal intubation
• Knowledge of arterial puncture
• Computer skills
• Ability to pass/satisfy department provided verbal or written examination in respiratory physiology, clinical practices and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospital setting
• Critical care experience with all age groups – adult, pediatric, and neonatal

Responsibilities

• Provides acute and critical respiratory care to all age groups.
• Acquires and interprets physiological parameters.
• Applies respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases.
• Participates in "code blue" and "rapid response" teams.
• Teaches patients, family members, students, and other healthcare providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees